Recently, under the rock walls of the Nakfa Mountains, heavy drilling rigs roared and excavated the first soil and rock, and a planned transportation artery worth 291 million dirhams officially broke ground. This is not only the latest layout of the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Transport, but also signifies the continued warming of the UAE construction market in 2026.

The mountain crossing highway connects the regional network

The 3.2-kilometer two lane highway undertaken by Alphahzjan Construction Company will connect the Almasud intersection in the Arlein Industrial Zone with the Falkon Ring Island in the Sarugi Industrial Zone, and open a 120 meter long tunnel in the mountains. The project also includes the construction of new intersections, rainwater culverts, and upgrading of public facilities. At the same time, a 5.2-kilometer bicycle lane and a 6-kilometer pedestrian walkway will be built to provide local residents with more comprehensive transportation options.

Synchronize the construction of housing projects

In March 2026, Nursahara General Contracting Company has launched the infrastructure construction of Phase II of the Amela Housing Project, with a contract amount of approximately 880 million dirhams. The project is led by the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority and developed by Alda Real Estate, covering large-scale excavation, backfilling, and preliminary preparation, aiming to alleviate regional residential pressure and enhance urban carrying capacity. Keywords: Middle East news and information, highway infrastructure

The the Belt and Road has driven the market

According to GlobalData analysis, the total value of various construction projects currently in the execution or planning stage in the UAE exceeds 323 billion US dollars. Driven by infrastructure, energy, and residential projects, it is expected that the average annual real growth rate of the UAE's residential construction industry will reach 3% between 2026 and 2029. Chinese companies will welcome more opportunities for cooperation in this wave of construction.Editor/Gao Xue